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The Kids' Brand 2 Million Moms Are Quietly Obsessing Over

The Kids’ Brand 2 Million Moms Are Quietly Obsessing Over

Arshiner’s Teddy Bear & Friends Collection isn’t just another round of kids’ clothes—it’s soft, durable, and playful enough to keep up with real childhood chaos. With styles dropping Sept. 15 on Amazon, this might be the rare collection both parents and kids agree on.

Updated Sep. 15, 2025
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How much does daycare really cost? Moms across the U.S. share the shocking range

If you’ve ever wondered how much daycare might set you back, you’re not alone.

Updated Sep. 12, 2025
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Parents tried this simple trick—and their babies focused twice as long

Simple interactions may be more effective than others at keeping a baby’s attention

Updated Sep. 12, 2025
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Try these positive affirmations to help raise a confident child

Positive affirmations can teach kids to have confidence in themselves.

Updated Sep. 12, 2025

2025 State of Motherhood Survey

Motherhood can be so many things. And we want to hear what it’s like for you in 2025.

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Cardi B reveals she’s pregnant again—and what she said about motherhood is striking a chord

True to form, Cardi shared the news with humor, honesty, and the kind of raw energy that makes her so relatable to moms everywhere.

Updated Sep. 17, 2025
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What if your gut bacteria could predict preterm birth? A new study suggests it’s possible

A groundbreaking new study suggests that the gut microbiome—the trillions of bacteria living in your intestines—could play a powerful role in predicting preterm birth.

Updated Sep. 15, 2025
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Disney star Debby Ryan is pregnant—and fans can’t get over the tiny Vans in her announcement

Her caption read simply: “dun&dun + one.” The announcement feels both personal and playful, a peek into a new chapter for the couple.

Updated Sep. 09, 2025
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Undercover ‘grandparents’ turn a school lunch into a core memory

Parents disguise as grandparents for a core memory

Updated Sep. 18, 2025
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Sprout baby food pouch recalled for possible lead: How to check your lot and what to do

Parents are urged to check their Sprout baby food pouches after a lead-related recall.

Updated Sep. 17, 2025
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Justin Bieber just shared his family’s values—and it has parents reflecting on their own

Justin Bieber’s family values list is inspiring parents to reflect on the principles they want to pass on and live by with their children

Updated Sep. 17, 2025
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Mom sends her boys running to stop their fights—what happens next is parenting gold

At first, it looked like punishment: two kids forced to run a mile together. But by the end, the tension was gone, replaced with laughter.

Updated Sep. 17, 2025
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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

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6 ways to celebrate Women’s History Month with your kids

Make memories while building lasting knowledge with these fun and easy ideas.

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What I wish people understood about raising biracial children

The racial climate of our society creates the responsibility for me to teach my children how the world perceives them: Black.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
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This is Motherhood: Sexologist Shamyra Howard on navigating intimacy during and after pregnancy

“Understanding the difference between physical intimacy and sexual intimacy can make the world of a difference in a relationship.”

Updated Dec. 12, 2024
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Florence Pugh slams ‘vulgar’ men who body-shamed her for wearing a see-through dress

"Why are you so scared of breasts? Small? Large? Left? Right? Only one? Maybe none?"

Updated Jul. 12, 2022
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The best Amazon Prime Day beauty deals for mamas

From my favorite affordable sunscreens to luxe splurges, these are the beauty deals you can't miss out on!

Updated Jul. 11, 2023
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The best Amazon Prime Day baby deals 2025

From big ticket items like strollers and car seats to the little incidentals like bottles and swaddles, we've got you!

Updated Jul. 08, 2025
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Tiktok influencer claps back after negative comments about her marriage and body

Alicia McCarvell's video is an important reminder that we are worth so much more than just our physical bodies.

Updated Jul. 14, 2022
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New York’s new law sets the example on how to support breastfeeding moms at the airport

Governor Kathy Hochul signed a life-changing law for mamas.

Updated Jul. 12, 2022
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Everything parents need to know about the BA.5 subvariant

The newest Omicron subvariant is adept at evading vaccine antibodies—but vaccines are still protective.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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Ovulation tests can improve your chances of conceiving, study shows

The tests pinpoint your fertility window better than other fertility awareness methods, but more research is needed.

Updated May. 01, 2023
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Pregnant Texas mom fights HOV fine by saying unborn child is second passenger

“This has my blood boiling. How could this be fair?"

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
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Talking about adversity doesn’t have to be hard

Use a fun example as a springboard into this conversation.

Updated Jul. 11, 2022
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On wondering if I’m a good mother to all of my boys

"Finding the balance between being a good mother for my rare disease warrior and my other two boys can be very difficult and overwhelming."

Updated Oct. 20, 2022
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What President Biden’s executive order for abortion rights really means

An executive order is one way Biden is exercising his presidential power to address the issue of abortion rights.

Updated Jul. 11, 2022
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After Roe, a pediatrician shares how the health of America’s teens are at risk

Unplanned pregnancies are universally upending for teens, but the protections Roe v. Wade afforded guaranteed they didn't have to be life-defining or even life-ending.

Updated Jul. 14, 2022
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Our son thanked us for ‘redshirting’ him in kindergarten

Reaching adulthood is not a race. I think we’d all enjoy an extra year of childhood if we had the chance.

Updated Feb. 02, 2023
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